Education

  • Ph.D. in Technology (Concentration: Engineering Management), April 2008
    Cognate: Educational Psychology
    Eastern Michigan University
    Dissertation: "A Role Delineation Study for SME/AME/Shingo Lean Manufacturing Certification Program"
  • Master of Science in Engineering Management, April 2004
    Eastern Michigan University
    Thesis: "A Delphi Study to Develop Engineering Management Curriculum at Eastern Michigan University"
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, April 2000
    Project: "Design of a Biogas Plant: An Alternative Energy Source"

Teaching Experience

  • Adjunct Professor and Doctoral Fellow Instructor, Engineering Management Program, Eastern Michigan University (2004 – 2008)
  • Taught courses in online and face-to-face formats

Certifications

  • Certified Enterprise Integrator (CEI), SME and IIE
  • Professional Engineering Manager (PEM), American Society for Engineering Management
  • Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute (PMI)

Research Interests

  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Delphi Technique
  • Curriculum Development
  • Trends and Improvements in Online Teaching Systems

Industrial Experience

  • Quality Assurance, Autodesk Inc., Novi, MI, 2004
  • Piping Engineer, Linde Process Technologies, India, 2000 – 2001

Professional Memberships

  • Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
  • Decision Sciences Institute (DSI)
  • Project Management Institute (PMI)
  • Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS)

Honors and Awards

  • Recognized for "Outstanding Contribution" to the SME Lean Certification Program developed by SME/AME/Shingo Prize, MI, 2006
  • Doctoral Fellowship, Eastern Michigan University, 2004 – 2007
  • "Outstanding Student Paper Award," American Society of Engineering Management National Conference, Alexandria, VA, October 2004
  • Dean's Award for "Outstanding Graduate Student," College of Technology, April 2004
  • "Outstanding Student in Engineering Management Program," Department of Industrial Technology, Eastern Michigan University, April 2003
  • Honor Student for Excellence in Academics, College of Technology, Eastern Michigan University, April 2002

Publications (*-Referred)

  • *Shah, H. a., & Kalaian, S. (accepted, in print). "Which parametric statistical method to use for analyzing Delphi data?" Journal of Modern Applied Statistical Methods.
  • *Dugger, J. d., & Shah, H. a. (2006). "Undergraduate and Graduate Enrollment and Graduation Trends in Industrial Technology from 1995–2005." Proceedings of the NAIT Annual Convention, Cleveland, Ohio.
  • *Shah, H. a. (2006). "Roadblocks to Lean Deployment and Recommended Solutions." Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Industry, Engineering, and Management Systems, Cocoa Beach, Florida.
  • *Shah, H. a. (2006). "Parametric Statistical Methods to Obtain Reliability in Delphi Technique." Proceedings of the 37th Annual Conference of Decision Sciences Institute, San Antonio, Texas.
  • *Shah, H. a., & Tillman, T. s. (2005, March). "A Delphi Study to Identify Competency Areas and Curriculum for an Engineering Management Masters Program." Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Industry, Engineering, and Management Systems, Cocoa Beach, Florida.
  • *Haddad, C. J., & Shah, H. a. (2004, April). "Expanding the Boundaries of MOT Doctoral Education." Proceedings of International Association for the Management of Technology (IAMOT) Conference, Washington, D.C.
  • *Shah, H. a. (2004). "Results of the Eastern Michigan University Delphi Study on Engineering Management Masters Program Curriculum." Proceedings of 25th American Society for Engineering Management National Conference, Hilton, Alexandria, VA.
  • *Shah, H. a. (2003). "A Delphi Study to Develop Engineering Management Curriculum at Eastern Michigan University." Proceedings of 24th American Society for Engineering Management National Conference, Sheraton Westport, St. Louis, MO.

Presentations (*-Referred)

  • *Shah, H. A., & Mehta, D. (2008, March). "Teaching Online Through Blackboard and eCollege." 14th International Conference on Industry, Engineering, and Management Systems, Cocoa Beach, Florida.
  • *Weilbaker, T., Shah, H. A., & Tillman, T. S. (2008). "Study Patterns of Students in Online Classes." 14th International Conference on Industry, Engineering, and Management Systems, Cocoa Beach, Florida.
  • *Shah, H. a., & Tillman, T. s. (2007, November). "Content Analysis of Books on Lean Manufacturing." Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences, Seattle, Washington.
  • *Shah, H. a., Weilbaker, T., & Tillman, T. s. (2007, March). "The Impact of a Body of Knowledge Delphi Study on the Engineering Management Master's Program at Eastern Michigan University." Graduate Research Fair, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI.
  • *Shah, H. a. (2006). "Parametric Statistical Methods to Obtain Reliability in Delphi Technique." 37th Annual Conference of Decision Sciences Institute, San Antonio, Texas.
  • *Kalaian, S. A., & Shah, H. a. (2006, October). "Overview of Parametric and Non-Parametric Statistical Methods for Analyzing Delphi Data." Mid-Western Educational Research Association Meeting, Columbus, Ohio.
  • *Dugger, J. D., & Shah, H. a. (2006). "Undergraduate and Graduate Enrollment and Graduation Trends in Industrial Technology from 1995–2005." NAIT Annual Convention, Cleveland, Ohio.
  • *Shah, H. a. (2006, March). "Application of Nonparametric Statistical Methods in Delphi Studies." Graduate Research Fair, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI.
  • *Shah, H. a. (2005). "Roadblocks to Lean Deployment and Recommended Solutions." 12th International Conference on Industry, Engineering, and Management Systems, Cocoa Beach, Florida.
  • *Shah, H. a., & Dugger, J. d. (2005, November). "Common Core: A Barrier or Key to Success for NAIT Programs." National Association of Industrial Technology Conference, St. Louis, MO.
  • *Kalaian, S. a., Shah, H. a., & Anderson, D. (2005, October). "Delphi Methodology: A Systematic Decision-Making Framework for Educational Research." Mid-Western Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Columbus, OH.
  • *Shah, H. a., & Kalaian, S. a. (2005, October). "Comparison of Parametric Methods to Examine Reliability in Sequential Delphi Surveys." Mid-Western Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Columbus, OH.
  • *Shah, H. a. (2005, March). "Comparison of Different Parametric Procedures to Examine Reliability in Sequential Delphi Surveys." Graduate Research Fair, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI.
  • *Shah, H. a., & Tillman, T. s. (2005, March). "A Delphi Study to Identify Competency Areas and Curriculum for an Engineering Management Masters Program." 11th International Conference on Industry, Engineering, and Management Systems, Cocoa Beach, Florida.
  • *Haddad, C. J., & Shah, H. a. (2004, April). "Expanding the Boundaries of MOT Doctoral Education." IAMOT Conference, Washington, D.C.
  • *Shah, H. a. (2004, March). "A Delphi Study to Develop Engineering Management Curriculum at Eastern Michigan University." Graduate Research Fair, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI.
  • *Shah, H. a. (2004). "Results of the Eastern Michigan University Delphi Study on Engineering Management Masters' Program Curriculum." 25th American Society for Engineering Management National Conference, Hilton, Alexandria, VA.
  • *Shah, H. a. (2003). "A Delphi Study to Develop Engineering Management Curriculum at Eastern Michigan University." 24th American Society for Engineering Management National Conference, Sheraton Westport, St. Louis, MO.